I am sure most of us have heard of Pokémon as it celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. It has been a big thing in my house as my 19 year old has been playing it for the last 13 years, and his brothers following suit. With Pokémon GO now being a big thing I thought it about time I tried to understand more about the game other than the fact that there’s a Pikachu in it! I like the idea of Pokémon Trading Cards because it encourages children to step away from screens. Esdevium Games sent me 2 packs of Pokémon Trainer Kit Pikachu Libre and Suicune as they are ideal for people like me who have never played Pokémon before.
Pokémon Trainer Kit Pikachu Libre and Suicune
Pokémon Trainer Kit Pikachu Libre and Suicune contains everything needed to learn, train and win. Pokémon can be played with just one trainer kit (as each kit contains 2 mini decks) to play against each other, or combine them to create one bigger deck where Pikachu Libre and Suicune battle side by side! I found Pokémon Trainer Kit Pikachu Libre and Suicune to be a good introduction to Pokémon. It is good that everything required to play is provided, including a game coin with a cool Pokémon design.
Contents of the Pokémon Trainer Kit Pikachu Libre and Suicune are:
- Two 30-card decks, each with a specially selected foil card (sealed separately)
- Two guided game booklets to teach you how to play—card by card, step by step! With the first rule being NOT to shuffle the cards! The yellow booklet is for the Pikachu Libre Deck and the purple booklet is for the Suicune Deck.
- A game coin with a cool Pokémon design
- 2-player playmat with great game tips and rules on the reverse side.
- Damage counters and Special Condition markers
- An illustrated deck box to keep your new cards in
- A code card for the Pokémon TCG Online!
Thoughts on Pokémon Trainer Kit Pikachu Libre and Suicune
Pokémon Trainer Kit Pikachu Libre and Suicune gave me a good grasp of the basics: Such as how basic Pokémon go on the deck (max 5) before they can be evolved; having an active Pokémon to attack (which must have the right energy). I discovered is that it is important to know/read how many energies you need to attach to each Pokémon, and to remember to attach them as it is only one per turn. The trainer cards are pretty self-explanatory and a lot of the information is on the cards and/or the playmat to help. The winner is the one who has turned over all their Prize Cards (which are awarded for taking out your opponents Pokémon. I like how you can adjust the length of the game by only having 3 prize cards or 6, and playing with a mini-deck or full. It is also great just how portable the game is. Each of the cards are well illustrated and explained.
Pokémon Trainer Kit Pikachu Libre and Suicune did have enough instructions for me to grasp the basics of the game but not sure if I would have understood it fully without the help of my son. In saying that my 8 year old knows how to play perfectly fine – and it is good how the game can be played by both young and old. I would definitely recommend this product.
One lucky PINKODDY READER can win their own 2 mini kits of Pokémon Trainer Kit Pikachu Libre and Suicune – which can be combined to make one full set. Just enter the RAFFLECOPTER below and tell me (in 10 words or more) –
Why do you want to win, and who would the prize be for?
UK ONLY
ENDS: 05/08/2016
0:00 AM BST
I received 2 packs of Pokémon Trainer Kit Pikachu Libre and Suicune from Esdevium Games for purposes of review. They are also providing the 2 packs for the giveaway. Opinions are honest and my own.
My boys used to play this,I’d like to win this for my nephew and my boys can show him how to play too.
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My 12 year old is pokemon mad and the 5 year old wants to catch him up
I would like to win the prize as Pokémon is popular, and my nephew would love to receive this as a gift.
Edward has been watching this for the last 6 months, so the prize would be for him, he seems to understand the rules, and really enjoys the films on you-tube
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My son is mad about pokemon
my eldest loves pokemon and i think this would be great to play with his friends
for my daughter please 🙂
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My daughter because she has got the entire fist edition
I would love to win this fantastic prize for my nephew
Played it as a teenager, so would love to pass this onto my cousins who love the pictures!
This would be for my daughter who is Pokemon mad (also fanatical Pokermon Goer ) and would love these cards
Wow my son would love this , hes always liked pokemon , hes been showing his niece all his pokemon cards
My daughter loves Philemon. I would love to win for her
My stepson and daughter are really into Pokemon at the minute – but my son doesnt seem to be that bothered.
Both my children would really like this game, they love Pokemon, so it would be for them
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My bro – he’s been a hardcore pokefan for years now!
My daughter who has never lost the Pokemon bug.
Never had any, always wanted some
My eldest nephew was a Pokémon fanatic when he was little and they first came out over here. Can’t believe it as he’s 22 next week! Hope my little boy enjoys them as much as he did. x
I’d like to win this for my friend’s little boy – it would make his year!
This would be a great game to play over the summer with my youngest stepson.
I would like these for my friend’s son. He has aspergers and game club, where he plays this, is his only social outlet.
He is in the process of moving schools again, for the 2nd time since last September, do would be something to cheer him up.
my son would love this he loves pokemon
My 6yr old grandson Alexander loves pokemon
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my nephew is mad mad mad on pokemon
This is great, I would want to win this for my Pokemon mad kids.
For my daughter
I want to win for my grandson as he deserves a treat.
Love to win them for my grandson, who loves Pokemon
It would be for grandson he keeps nagging about it, bank of grandma
I would love to win for my BF. We grew up playing pokemon and he was SO excited for pokemon go and recently he has been talking about buying some pokemon cards
I would give this to my nephew, I’ve just introduced him to Pokémon ( a childhood favourite of mine), and he loves it.
My niece is obsessed with this, it would make a great graduation present for her
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My son would absolutely love this fantastic prize! He’s pokemon obsessed! He’s loving the new pokemon GO app 🙂
I would love to win this prize for my two little pikachus
I would love to win this for my hubby as it would be a fantastic surprise for him! Thank you.
My little Each would love this prize, he is currently in love with Pokémon.
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My nephew loves Pokemon. He’d love this prize and would take it on holiday with him.
I want to win as my eldest (11) wants to start collecting the cards so I will give them to her.
My nephew loves Pokemon so it would earn me serious Auntie brownie points if I won these for him!
My little boy loves pokemon, smiles all round!
This would be for me…I’m a massive Pokemon fan and have been since I was 8.
For my fiancee
I love pokemon, been playing so much pokemon go! Would be great to win this!
I’ve always loved Pokemon, I still play all the games and still have my pokemon cards so I would love to add this to my collection of pokemon stuff.
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I’d love to win these for my grandsons.
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i would love to win this prize for Graham he loves pokemon
Would give this prize to my sister’s in law boyfriend, he’s mad about Pokemon! He would appreciate it ;D
I would love to win for my son, he is pokemon mad at the moment especially with pokemon go out now
my oldest would love it he’s pokemon daft and wants everything related.
Both my daughter and son played this, now their children are ready to learn from the experts.
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I would love to win this for my 14 year old daughter. She has been addicted to Pokemon since she was young, watching the tv shows and the DS games. She loves card games so would love to play this!
My oldest boy played this he had loads and collected when he was younger 20 years ago, now his little brother is Pokemon mad just wish he’d kept them.
I am into Pokemon cos although I am in my 40s I am still a massive nerd 🙂 Though these packs would be for our 11 and 5yo who are both into Pokemon, especially the eldest who loves gaming in general and all things Japanese.
I would love to win for me and my nephew Jack who is obsessed with Pokemon Go and would love to take him back to the original game
I would love to win for my grandson who loves Pokemon
For my daughter, she has gone Pokemon mad since I downloaded the app!
i would likt to win for my son tyler whos 8,just think of the cool mummy points!!
My daughter Molly is Pokemon mad!
I’d love to win for my daughter.
My son loves pokemon
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My little boy would love this prize. And good luck to everyone x
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For me so I could be the very best!!
We love Pokemon, glad it’s making a comeback
Would love to win for my Pokemon fan son!
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l would love to win this for my grandson ethan
My kids who are always bickering over whos caught the best pokemon!
my nephews are crazy about pokemon – would love to win for them.